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Flights between Istanbul (IST) and Male (MLE)

Istanbul Airport, Turkey ↔ Malé International Airport, Maldives

A direct route between Istanbul and Male appears in the OpenFlights route network.

This reflects historical scheduled service and may be out of date — it is not a live timetable.

Airlines that have operated this route include:

Turkish Airlines (TK)
Distance
6,063 km
3,767 miles
Est. flight time
8h 5m
great-circle estimate
Time difference
~2h
varies with DST
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Climate

Typical monthly temperatures in Turkey

Jan
9°
14/4
55mm
Feb
10°
15/5
50mm
Mar
14°
19/9
50mm
Apr
19°
24/14
45mm
May
24°
29/19
35mm
Jun
28°
33/23
20mm
Jul
31°
36/26
15mm
Aug
31°
36/26
15mm
Sep
27°
32/22
25mm
Oct
21°
26/16
50mm
Nov
15°
20/10
60mm
Dec
10°
15/5
65mm

Mean °C (high/low below), avg. rainfall mm · country-level monthly normals, not airport-specific.

Typical monthly temperatures in Maldives

Jan
28°
33/23
Feb
28°
33/23
Mar
29°
34/24
Apr
29°
34/24
May
29°
34/24
Jun
28°
33/23
Jul
28°
33/23
Aug
28°
33/23
Sep
28°
33/23
Oct
28°
33/23
Nov
28°
33/23
Dec
28°
33/23

Mean °C (high/low below) · country-level monthly normals, not airport-specific.

Travel advisories

Turkey: Caution — some areas (UK FCDO) ↗Maldives: Normal precautions (UK FCDO) ↗

Common questions

How far is Istanbul from Male?

Istanbul (IST) and Male (MLE) are around 6,063 km (3,767 miles) apart — an estimated 8h 5m by air. Distances and flight times are great-circle estimates.

Which airlines have operated the IST–MLE route?

Airlines recorded operating this route in the OpenFlights network include Turkish Airlines. This reflects historical scheduled service and may be out of date.

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Male?

Time difference ~ 2 hours (varies with daylight-saving).

When is it warmest in Maldives?

Across Maldives, the warmest month on average is March, with mean temperatures around 29°C. These are country-level monthly climate normals, not airport-specific.

Are there travel advisories for Turkey and Maldives?

The UK FCDO currently rates Turkey as Caution — some areas; The UK FCDO rates Maldives as Normal precautions. Check the official sources before you travel.

Distances and flight times are great-circle estimates, not booked block times.